Heavenly Blue Morning Glory Seeds

It is necessary to soak the Heavenly Blue Morning Glory seeds before planting, as the seed coat is hard and skipping this step is the most common reason why the seeds do not germinate as expected. Ipomoea tricolor seeds should be sown ½ deep in the outdoors when the soil is 60°F or warmer, as the seeds do not like being transplanted. The process of germination takes 7–14 days when the soil is warm. Space Heavenly Blue Morning Glory flower 4–6 inches apart and placed along a fence or trellis. If you prefer indoor sowing — start 3–4 weeks before the last frost in biodegradable pots which avoids disturbing the roots when transplanted.

Morning Glory flowers of Heavenly Blue color require full sun to thrive  — at least six hours, otherwise you'll get foliage, but thin blooms. Morning Glory seeds Heavenly Blue prefer poor, moderately fertile soil and well drainage, as compacted or waterlogged soil will stop growth. Water regularly until established, and after that Heavenly Blue Morning Glory will survive dry spells with no fuss. Don't overhead-water mature plants if you can avoid it, as this will encourage mildew in humid climates.

Morning Glories are low-maintenance plants — give them a trellis, a fence, or some wire within easy reach, and they'll twine around it naturally. There's no need to deadhead the flowers, as they drop off naturally and new buds open daily. Feed them a low nitrogen fertilizer monthly, but beware: too much nitrogen causes strong foliage but poor blooming. It's deer resistant, so it perfectly fits into a rural garden.